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Cape Verde is currently not offered by Exodus, their most similar destination is the Azores Islands. 

Alternatively, you can still book the New Experience Holidays Azores Islands - click here.

New Experience is now part of the multi award-winning Exodus Travels and Headwater.  As such, our guided trips are now being offered by our sister company Exodus who have 45 years experience of taking people on extraordinary adventure holidays. Please click here to visit Exodus Travels for your next guided holiday.

Here is a typical itinerary which can be varied. Please note some changes may be necessary when flight times are known for your journey.

Day 1: Fly to Sal non-stop from the UK and connect to inter island flight to Praia or fly directly to Praia via Lisbon. Transfer to your hotel in Praia, Standard or higher grade. Overnight Praia.

Day 2: Today there are two short walks, the first is near the original capital Cidade Velha, walking in a lush green valley and finishing in the centre of the old capital which is now a village and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was evacuated after two attacks, the last in 1700. Then travel into the mountains for a short walk starting in the island’s Botanical gardens and finishing 300m higher in your hotel. This is your first introduction to the mountains of Cape Verde. Overnight Rui Vaz.

Day 3: Today you have a choice:

Pico d'Antonio

Either walk from the hotel nearly to the top (the last section is not for walkers) of Pico d’Antonio (1394m) the islands highest mountain. It is only a 600m ascent leading through tranquil green areas of woodland then out onto the open hillsides, which offer long views southwards on a clear day as far as the sea and across to the island of Fogo. Overnight Rui Vaz. 

Ascent: 600m Descent: 600m Distance: 9.5 miles Walking time: 5.5hrs

Or 

The Serra Malaguenta National Park

Travel to Santa Malagueta and take a walk towards the coast. This walk in the northern part of Santiago leads from the main north-south road across National Park landscapes. This is an area where threatened endemic species are protected and which with its open landscapes gives you fine views to the west coast. Return to your hotel. Overnight Rui Vaz.

Ascent: 200m Descent: 400m Distance: 7.5 miles Walking time: 5 hrs

Day 4: Early morning transfer to the airport for your inter-island flight to São Filipe, the capital of Fogo. In the afternoon take a walk around this small town and we will help you discover its history. Later take a walk along the black sand beach, it is only 1 ½ hours 3 ½ miles with negligible ascent and descent. Overnight São Filipe.

Day 5: Transfer to the Cha da Caldeiras situated at over 1700m. You are now inside a collapsed volcano, but over 100,000 years old. You walk the last section to your hotel - a unique walk, climbing to over 1900m to the summit of the area’s most recent volcano from where you can peer into the sometimes-steaming crater and gaze out far below at the now solidified lava flow. Overnight Portela.

Ascent: 200m Descent: 250m Distance: 7 miles Walking time: 4hrs

Day 6: Today, you have a choice!

Mount Pico 

Either walk to the top of the imposing 2800m Mount Pico, a child’s image of a volcano with its steep sides. A guide is essential for this trip which should be arranged with us to avoid disappointment. It is an early start and a challenging climb but exhilarating ascent down the ash screes, but you can come down the path. Overnight Portela or return to São Filipe (Higher grade).

Ascent 1100m Descent 1100m Walking time 5 hours.

Or

From lava fields to the coast

Take a long but rewarding walk to Pai Antonio almost on the coast. You start from the hotel, after leaving the lava fields you are soon in cooler forest. This walk is a contrast to the climb of Pico. It offers a wonderful change of scenery as you walk down through banana and coffee plantations and fruit orchards passing as you pass locals at work. Overnight São Filipe.

Ascent: 0 Descent: 1,300m. Distance: 7 miles Walking time: 4 hours

If flying from Sal:

Day 7: Transfer to the airport and fly back to Sal via Praia and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Sal. 

Day 8: Relax in the hotel before your transfer to the airport. 

If flying from Praia: 

Day 7: Stay one more night on Fogo and undertake the alternative walks, or we have a third walk around the Caldera if in Portelo, guided only. Return to São Felipe, or relax in your hotel if you stayed in São Filipe. Overnight São Filipe.

Day 8: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Praia.

You can combine the North & South Islands and create a 14 night island hopping holiday

North & South 14 nights

Here is a typical itinerary. Please note, some changes may be necessary when flight times are known for your journey.

Day 1-6: As Southern 7 nights itinerary.

Day 7: Transfer to the airport fly to São Vicente via Praia and transfer to your hotel. Overnight São Vicente.

Day 8: Rest day on São Vicente in a small coastal resort hotel. 

Day 9-15: As Day 2 to Day 8 of Northern 7 nights itinerary.  

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

New Experience is now part of the multi award-winning Exodus Travels and Headwater.  As such, our guided trips are now being offered by our sister company Exodus who have 45 years experience of taking people on extraordinary adventure holidays. Please click here to visit Exodus Travels for your next guided holiday.

Multi Island – Southern Islands – 7 Nights

Cape Verde – South Islands

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on two people sharing a twin/double standard room. 

Southern Islands 7 Nights – 2 Islands (Santiago, Fogo)

5 Nights Half Board & 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast

Northern Islands 7 Nights – 2 Islands (Sao Vicente, Santo Antao)

3 Nights Half Board & 4 Nights Bed & Breakfast

Northern & Southern Islands – 4 Islands (Santiago, Fogo, Sao Vicente, Santo Antao)

8 Nights Half Board & 6 Nights Bed & Breakfast

Supplements apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year POA

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

This map is for illustration purposes only and we cannot be held responsible for its accuracy.

Cape Verde Southern Islands

Multi Centre – Southern Islands

We have personally stayed in or visited all of our accommodations. They have all been selected for their great locations, friendly atmosphere and traditional hospitality, as well as the warm welcome they offer to walkers. Below is a summary of our usual accommodations.

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Availability Information

It is hot in the Cape Verde islands all year round with only a 6C difference between the highest (Sep) and lowest month (Jan). It is a dry country with almost no rain from November to June. Most rain arrives in September and one of the best times to go is October to December when the islands are at their greenest after the rains. 
Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit.